Literary Elements
This term names the lesson or message learned in a story. Example: honesty.
Theme
A reader decides the author wrote to convince people to recycle. What is being identified?
Author's Purpose
Using surrounding words to figure out the meaning of an unknown word is called what?
Context
A writer states that school uniforms should be required. That stated main idea in an argument is called what?
Claim
A writer corrects spelling and punctuation errors; this step of the writing process is called what?
Editing
The part of a story that lists the order of events from beginning to end.
Plot
A reader notices the author sounds angry about pollution. What is being identified?
Tone
A group of words that has a subject and verb and can stand alone is called what?
Clause
A writer includes statistics about uniforms to support the claim. What element is this?
Evidence
A writer improves their essay ideas (structure, content, clarity). Which step is this?
Revision
A character argues with themselves about telling the truth; this type of struggle, or conflict, is called what?
Answer
Internal Conflict
A reader feels nervous while reading a scary story. Which element describes this feeling?
Mood
A group of words that lacks a subject and cannot stand alone is called what?
Phrase
A writer explains how statistics support the idea. What element of writing is this?
Reasoning
A writer adds more examples and details to support ideas. What is this step called?
Elaboration
A dove in a story represents peace. What literary device is being used?
Symbolism
A brochure explains how to start a backyard compost bin, lists step-by-step instructions, and describes the benefits of composting without offering opinions. Question: What is the author's purpose?
Inform/explain
Repeating the same grammatical pattern in a sentence (e.g., "She likes hiking, swimming, and biking") is called what?
Parallel Structure
A writer includes the opposite opinion about uniforms. What is that element called?
Counterclaim
A student lists the book used for research. This is known as what?
Citation
A story mentions Cinderella to hint at another story without explaining it directly. Name this device.
Allusion
Which type of irony would the following describe: A police officer whose child is always in trouble.
Situational Irony
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences is called what?
Syntax
A news article only shows one side of an issue. This is known as what?
Bias
A writer swaps essays with a classmate, receives feedback on clarity and organization, and then revises based on that feedback. Question: What writing process step is this?
Peer Review